2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Eric Reid

Strengths: Hard hitter Tackling ability Run defense Physical presence Can separate the ball from the receiver Experienced Durable Quickness Ready to compete quickly Weaknesses: Liability in pass coverage Constantly burned in 2012 Can take bad angles Takes false steps Stiff; struggles to turn and run with receivers Sometimes he doesn’t wrap up Overly aggressive; penalties…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dallas Thomas

Strengths: Strong pass-protector Solid run-blocker Good athlete Mirrors speed-rushers Quick feet Good quickness Can stand up bull rushes Very agile Ready to play in the NFL Recoverability Strong hands Sustains blocks Mobility to hit blocks downfield Pulls well Effective in short yardage Big hands (10 3/8″) Durable Experienced Scheme versatility Could play tackle in a…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Geno Smith

Strengths: Displays of excellent accuracy Intelligent Hard worker Puts in a lot of time in the film room Decision-making Excellent ball security Rarely ever throws interceptions Field vision Accurate in college Strong arm; can make all the throws Quick-strike capabilities Pushes the ball downfield Athletic Can make plays with his feet Experienced and fits well…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: E.J. Manuel

Strengths: Dual-Threat Quarterback Powerful arm Excellent mobility Size & strength Escapability Experienced Quick release Weaknesses: Not a natural passer Decision-making Field vision Struggles to work through progressions Runs to quickly Spotty accuracy Can panic at times Didn’t play as well against good defenses Summary: Entering Manuel’s senior season, there were some that were projecting him…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: D.J. Swearinger

Strengths: Extremely physical Excellent run-defender Good pass-coverage ability Superb as eighth man in the box Instinctive Quickly flies around the field Devastating hitter Can separate the ball from the receiver Athletic enough to cover tight ends and running backs in man coverage Keeps plays in front of him Good blitzer Should be valuable on special…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Johnthan Banks

Strengths: Ability to play press-man coverage Excellent in zone coverage Ball skills and plus hands Very instinctive Great height and length Good in bump-and-run Quick feet Football speed Improved his game Comfortable with ball in the air Recoverability Very physical with receivers Played well against good competition Good tackler Strong in run support Special teams…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Eddie Lacy

Strengths: Road-grading power back Deceptive speed, can break off long touchdown runs Ideal build and size Quickness to the hole Tough, physical runner Excellent yards after contact Arm tackles don’t work on him Great spin move to break free from tacklers Runs behind pads Effective in goal line, short-yardage situations Has good straight-line speed Can…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Johnathan Franklin

Strengths: Elusive, shifty runner Speedy back with a burst Enough speed to break off long runs Stronger than one would think Finishes runs well Good feet Quickness to the second level Skilled route-runner Soft hands Ready to contribute in the NFL Good blitz-protection ability Strong hands Nice cutting ability Good body-lean Runs with good balance…
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2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jesse Williams

Strengths: Good athlete Decent bull rush Powerful upper body Can destroy single blocks Hard to move off line of scrimmage Constantly fills his gap Good fit as a zero-technique in a 3-4 Plays with good pad level Scheme versatility Experienced Weaknesses: Zero pass-rush ability Top heavy Shedding blocks Weak against double teams Short arms (32.08)…
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